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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,790.28, 32,685.44 and 15,229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,790.28, 32,685.44 and 15,229.28 is: 22,843.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,790.28 : 32,685.44 = 15,229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,790.28/32,685.44 = 15,229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,790.28x = 32,685.44 × 15,229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,790.28x = 497,775,717.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,775,717.68/21,790.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,843.93

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